Garmin Forerunner 255 Music In-Depth Review // A Huge Upgrade!

[@nesrinmarshmallow3137]

I did so much research before finding this video and it still told me new things I didn't know. Love it. Thank you.

[@DesFit]

Happy to help!

[@Marc-dk8vw]

I ordered mine today. Great review.

[@DesFit]

Thanks and enjoy!

[@peanutburg1778]

​@DesFit is this watch still worth getting in 2024? I read somewhere you only get security updates for 2 years. I like the 265 but I don't want to spend too much money on a watch I'll be replacing every 2 years.

[@milanghale719]

so did you get it? @@peanutburg1778

[@dingodave1238]

Great first look and review Des. Been waiting for the 255 and knew you would be the man to go to for an early review. I really think your channel is one of the best for fitness tech. Keep up the good work.

[@DesFit]

Thanks so much Dave!

[@richardomarch2136]

@@DesFit good💚🧡💛🇯🇲

[@NikkiNikz26]

I’m new to running, and to the Garmin stratosphere (traditional Apple user). After realizing my Apple Watch was not accepted for my first virtual race, I purchased a Forerunner 55. It was awkward getting used to buttons, instead of a touch screen, but I actually like it during racing/training. After watching some reviews, I went ahead and ordered a Forerunner 255/music. I appreciate your review of the major features of both trackers!

[@DesFit]

Touchscreens definitely have their place but I'm glad you discovered that buttons tend to work better for workouts! 🤩 Enjoy your new 255 - it provides a lot of running features and thanks!

[@dougupload]

Great review and similar situation In considering replacing my Apple Watch. I wear it on my right wrist. Will this inhibit any features or ease of use?

[@GrandLaocoon]

Finally~~ I was long waiting for Forerunner 255 and this review. I'm glad it was worth waiting for 🙂 Thanks for the great review.

[@DesFit]

Sure thing 👍 Thanks!

[@johnmanley4528]

These are normally early morning releases. You are really hot off the presses. I think the 255 will hit the sweet spot for most people. Great job as always, Des!

[@DesFit]

They chose a much different time than usual, for sure. Thanks John!

[@brianrosenberger9485]

They already have their videos filmed. They just can’t post them until the embargo is up. They are told when they can drop their videos.

[@rainy1207]

Literally the best review

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@leibi1997]

anybody else noticed the 65535 day streak for step goal? That's almost 180 years! Probs to you, didn't think you were that old ^^ But jokes aside, great review as always!

[@kennyzraht5804]

I am so disheartened right now with my Apple Watch 6, I deeply regret I ever wasted my money buying it. Basically all the health tracking apps have been outsourced, and you can't buy them, you have to subscribe. I should have done a better research. Garmin seems to be the better option.

[@chrisking6448]

Wow, really? What do you mean by outsourced health tracking apps? I tried Garmin and Coros and found that once I was done working out, those watches were like a Timex - No value at all. I returned to Apple Watch and find that the frequent charging requirement while annoying is a small price to pay.

[@kennyzraht5804]

@@chrisking6448 a small (recurring) price to pay on top of the huge price we already paid for the watch. Like back in the day when Apple made crap headphones, but teamed up with Bose. You paid a small fortune for an iPod, then you had to pay some more for decent headphones.

[@chrisking6448]

Ok….Garmin is certainly tempting me away from Apple with their new lineup however one concern I have about Garmin is support for older devices. Three years down the road and many Garmin users are left with no updates/features. I’m also very curious to see if this rumoured Apple Watch Pro launches in Sept. if it comes with multi-day battery life, I’m in.

[@Akademifafi]

@@chrisking6448 i still use my venu sq from 2022, my father still use his fenix 3 from 2016. So you should be fine

[@Abalone6]

@@chrisking6448 i still use my vivoactive 3 from 2018 and it’s doing great. Battery got slightly weaker ( charge it every 4-5 days instead of 7-9 days back then)

[@jeffreycristobal4765]

i have the 255 now man......iT IS INCREDIBLE.

[@DesFit]

👍

[@ruienkoh]

I'm deciding between this and the Venu 2 but definitely still need more reviews and time to decide

[@drw1926]

Same here.

[@towardtheeast]

bro, I am more confused with the many options out there, not to mention the fact that once you buy a new watch, in a few months a better smartwatch will leave the others behind. Hate that.

[@Auixima]

Awesome review!!!

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@liammcleod159]

255 is a king now

[@frankburzynski4067]

Dude just convinced me to buy a 255

[@ericsisk1]

Great review Des! Very intriguing Watch! May have the best bang for the buck of any of their watches. Hope you’re doing well!

[@DesFit]

Thanks Erik! Ya this watch seriously packs it in. Hope you’re doing well also!

[@ivartheboneless1456]

Great video review as always.

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@cooksonx]

Brilliant review, ordered off the back of this. Thank you!

[@BleakVision]

I'm 30 seconds in and I'm already doing a double take because of all the unexpected features. Damn!

[@DesFit]

🙌

[@gnawty4662]

What a great review. Moving on to the 955 and then the comparison of both. You rock! Thank you

[@DesFit]

Glad the info helped! Thanks!

[@bartflytrading]

Great review. Thank you!

[@DesFit]

You’re welcome!

[@frankysour]

Hi! Thanks for the review, as usual enjoyable and informative, as the sisters review of the 955, waiting for the comparison video also! It's some time I don't see reviews of watches which are out of the garmin-polar-suunto-coros realm, which is a pity... Competition is coming! How about trying the Huawei gt runner or GT3 pro, they really seem to have nailed the required accuracy together with plenty of sports/health metrics...

[@TheFleurianna]

great review! thank you

[@DesFit]

You’re welcome! Thanks!

[@Gomrath]

Great review Des, subbed to you buddy, am thinking of buying one of these.

[@DesFit]

Thanks! I hope the information in the videos help with your purchase decision 👍

[@Gomrath]

@@DesFit Thanks Des, they sure do my friend, love your channel, keep up the great work, thank you for the reply. 👍

[@Gomrath]

Cheers Des, I bought the 255 Music - awesome watch buddy! Does far more than I require. Your video helped me decide, if anyone else is in the market watch this video, it helped me a lot. 🙏

[@ThePupil]

@@Gomrath might buy a used 255 music. Had a used 645 music but after 2 years the case broke (near the pin for the wristband). I really hope they have improved the casing on the 255.

[@RK-MODE]

If you already have the 245 and only do road running, do you think it is worth the upgrade? Keep up the great reviews!

[@willsherman3527]

Great reviews but a lot of reviewers are referring to these watches as plastic, but they are polymer. Yes it feels and looks like plastic, but it is significantly stronger. And under many circumstances it can hold up to impact much better than stainless steel and certainly better than aluminum.

[@yurynsk3533]

Nice Chanel. Thanks!

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@dikeledimokone1924]

I loved this review thank you! Now I must upgrade to this from my vivoactive 4s😅

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@MiguelGuila]

The Garmin 245 music is now on sale for £188 while the new 255 music is currently at £349. For my first fitness watch, I think the best option is to go with the older 245.

[@weino3]

Did you get the 245? If so how is it so far? I'm also hunting for my first fitness watch.

[@MiguelGuila]

@@weino3 I did, it's great. It is a very useful tool for training.

[@Emtbwebb]

​@@MiguelGuila its £140 now on sale i love my 245 had it years 👍🏻

[@samanthadolldolls]

How have you got on with the 245

[@Panos_79]

Thanks, great review as always. It really is an amazing upgrade, even though my 245 is still very capable with the software updates. Still, they insist on offering the nicer looking colors only in the music versions - come on Garmin!

[@TheFleurianna]

Did you experience charging problems with your 245?

[@Panos_79]

@@TheFleurianna No I haven't, what kind of problems did you have?

[@TheFleurianna]

Despite of connection to the electricity nest or computer, the watch does not always respond with charging. It also looses USB connection with a computer. Sometimes I leave it to charcmge to see that after 30min battery status didn't change. Sometimes everything goes as it suppose to. I have it for 3 years and only recent month it became so problematic.

[@Panos_79]

@@TheFleurianna maybe it's the charging cable that causes this problem, do you have access to another cable to see if the problem persists?

[@TheFleurianna]

Unfortunay not. No one from my friends circles do any sports 🫣

[@SuperMizoka]

Thanks for the video very informative, maybe a small correction that satellite system is BeiDou instead of Baidu 11:10

[@LoLzinator14]

Hey, I've got a question which I couldn't find through googling. When I put my finger over the HR sensor like you did at 3:33, both of the green lights flash as well, but then after I remove the finger, the upper part of top sensor is constantly blinking green light, it doesn't stay turned off like in your video. Do you or anyone else know why is that so?

[@dadimo43]

Do Comparison garmin 255 vs garmin venu 2 plus

[@krzysiekszaryfin4483]

Hi, I am thinking of switching from Garmin Vivoactive 4 to Forerunner 255/955, but I have concerns about the possibility of using all the functions related to the training status and measurement of effectiveness. Therefore, I am asking for your support in this regard. Until now, I have not used the Vivoactive 4 to record my runs. I will also add that I do not have a power meter in the bike. I have used the Vivoactive 4 watch for swimming, cycling (without a power meter), hiking and fitness. I'm not a runner - I don't like it. However, I want to receive more statistics provided by the new Forerunner 255/955 models: it is about measuring performance and training status (e.g. stamina, performance measurement, training status, load, training readiness, rest time, body battery, acclimatisation, etc.). I read in the manual that this data depends on the VO2 MAX. In the new models, you can independently perform the VO2 MAX test (on request) with running or cycling (with a power meter is required). However, in Vivoactive only the march was enough to make estimation; there was no need to run. Can the new forerunners also estimate VO2 max from walking? In addition, I read on Garmin's website support ("What Is VO2 Max Estimate and How Does It Work?) that if VO2 Max is not estimated from running or cycling with a power meter, VO2 max can be estimated from walking (as in VIVOACTIVE 4) or from all day heart rate. Have checked if this also apply to the forerunner 255/955 watches? I did not see any writings of this in the manuals. After two weeks of only swimming (no running, no cycling, no walking), will my VO2 max be estimated from heart rate? Will this value be taken into account for statistics related to the measurement of effectiveness and training status?

[@owainz]

Did you have a chance to test out the music/spotify features? I bought a 245m primarily for this feature and its been frustratingly bad - bad sync issues with spotify and a well known issue on the forums of the bluetooth chipset connecting with most headphones. I've felt that as soon as another watch brand makes a watch that can sync from Spotify I'd abandon Garmin, but maybe they've fixed it now? An easy test is to wear the watch on the opposite wrist from the headphone received (Jabra 65t receiver is in the right earbud, so watch on left wrist) and do things like stretching or even just a different arm motion as you would when running down a hill will take the watch out of range!

[@kevinclark5086]

I've just ordered the 255 music. I'm using a forunner 45 ATM so hoping the extra features will come in handy like no phone and 4 data screens instead of 3 and live tracking for events. Great informative review 👍

[@DesFit]

Thanks and enjoy your new watch!

[@samanthadolldolls]

Hi I have the 35 and thinking of buying 255 Music. Not sure on size for my wrist (lady here) have you had problems with the Music syncing ? I am doing my 3rd half and wanted one so didn’t have to take mobile phone out. Many thanks toss up between 255 or 255 music

[@a.b1266]

Would love to see a FR255 (non music) vs Instinct 2

[@dehto5]

one major downgrade when switching from 245 to 255 is "back to start" is "tracback" only. Missing direct to start point feature massively. Also, no option for widgets view, just glances.

[@jofayson]

Thank you for this. Upgraded from a vivoactive 4 to this. Looking forward to a better battery life 😂.

[@DesFit]

Enjoy 👍

[@seph_]

The battery life was a lie! Mine only lasts 5-days as smart watch

[@DesFit]

I’d be curious how you have it set up in terms of settings. That’s way under spec.

[@seph_]

@@DesFit nothing unusual. Just straight out of the box. Do I have to turn off some settings?

[@DesFit]

If that’s the case I’d contact Garmin support as that seems low for out of the box settings.

[@davelopez5355]

Love to get a feel on ppls thoughts between buying a Fenix 6/solar or the fr255. Finding some in that $399 range

[@Emtbwebb]

Fenix 6 is heavy and horrible to run with i had one and sold it after a week! 245 best watch i have had for runs or bike rides

[@Carlosediaz543]

I think this watch seems absolutely incredible, I am confused on garmin pricing. The garmin 55 is 200MSRP, and the old garmin 245 music and none music was floating around 250 and 275, while now the Garmin 255 is about 400 dollars with music. The gap between the 55 and the 255 is massive currently as well as pricing, I wonder how the 945 series is gonna do in terms compared to the 255. When the 945 right now on garmin is at 399. (The same price as the 255 music) and the LTE version is 499.

[@DesFit]

The 945 is a compelling deal at its current price. May not be the newest device around but offers a lot for the money.

[@Emtbwebb]

245 is on sale hear in uk now for £140

[@byhanz]

Hello! :) Wondering if there is an option where I only receive call vibration notifications from whatsapp and regular calls? I don't wan't to receive a vibration notification of messages on my phone because I receive too many and it's a pain if I get those on my watch too... I don't mind to receive them as far as they don't vibrate, but calls should vibrate... Thank you so much :)

[@Aetherius88]

How well does the music function work? Does it connect well with most Bluetooth earbuds when running outdoors?

[@leighstaceyclaasen5654]

Would to see how this compares to the polar pacer pro :) thanks for your videos they are very informative

[@rohitfrancis]

Great review Des 👍, any plans to compare 255 vs 745 cause both looks very similar in terms of features..

[@richardmeade2287]

Thanks for getting this up so quick Des! I'd be interested to hear how you'd compare the 255 vs Venu2 plus now we've had this update as theyre compariable price.

[@simaomarques99]

They different watches with different purposes. The venu is more a smart watch with good sport capabilities. Nicer screen and touch. The 255 is now a really good sport watch with all the features and the extra accuracy with the all new gps settings/features

[@maximiliankneer]

I would also love to see this video. The purposes might be different but I am still not sure which one to get. I do love me some sports data but I would really like to know how far the sports features of the Venu 2 plus go with current firmware compared to the 255 🤔

[@VionixSpots]

Same here. I'm in the market for a new watch and wanted to go for the Venu 2 plus. Now I'm not sure anymore. I mainly do cycling as a sport but I love data and numbers. It seams the 255 has a whole bunch of new training features that are not on the Venu 2 plus (yet?).

[@jennifercarr8116]

Thanks Des. Great review. Looks like it’s time to upgrade from the 245.

[@DesFit]

The 255 is a substantial upgrade. Kind of unbelievable actually. Enjoy!

[@milesian1]

I’m finally going to upgrade from the 235. Excited!

[@bkool007]

Hey Des..Great review covering all the features. Can you also talk about the watch screen, visibility in sunlight and touch perfarmance as well?

[@DesFit]

Visibility in sunlight is one of the highlight features of a MIP/transflective display such as this, along with the benefit of long battery life. The 255 doesn’t have a touchscreen whereas the 955 does. Hope that helps. Thanks!

[@TonInter]

Great review, thanks. Judging by the upgraded set of features, I'm tempted to sell my 245 and get a 255.

[@HeadsUpBuddy]

You mean pay monthly?

[@samanthadolldolls]

Did you as considering 255 music and would love feedback on music syncing as gear it isn’t great

[@jenkaigaming]

Picking up this watch for $219 on Big Prime Day Deal. It's the cheapest it's ever been. I just started long distance running and have been thinking of getting a Garmin. I just worry it might feel like a step down to my Galaxy watch that has a touchscreen and more smartwatch features. There is the AMOLED 265 but it's twice the price and $400+ for a watch sounds crazy

[@jamesgrover2005]

Garmin makes great runners watches, when you get used to the buttons you'll love it. I'm only looking at this because my 645music is getting old.

[@parasecglenkwyst4835]

Well made video! Something i think wasn't answered: Does de 255M support altitude through GPS? If yes, is it possible to display barometric and GPS altitude simultaneously?

[@macau.friend]

Thanks for the review! The 255 just got a really deep price cut recently to compete with the Pace 3, and I am seriously considering it. Does the model’s better GPS accuracy translates into better real-time pace accuracy? I heard there can be a 10 second delay. This can be an issue in a race if someone is pursuing a certain finish time. Thx!

[@marknicholls1669]

Thank you I want one shame music only comes on black or white really wanted the blue

[@runkostyan]

I watched the video, you did a great job. I'm choosing between Polar pacer pro and Garmin Forerunner 255, which do you think is better?

[@ArunPlaysPiano]

Great review, but I can't see any testing of the actual music capabilities. Garmin have told me they won't tell me what sort of Bluetooth codec is used by the watch, and I have to say I'm not impressed with the quality of music from my 955. High frequencies are screechy on my good-quality AKG headphones. I'd expect a lot lot better at the price I paid.

[@guido6916]

Nice review! Could you do a comparison between the 255 and the instinct 2? They are in the same price range and I'm having an hard time deciding which one is better

[@brettbrunsell5769]

Agree. Which one is the better watch @desfit?

[@h9845hghb]

255

[@Cyborgon]

For the past month I have been reading up on the Fenix 7 and epix and trying to decide between which to get and will I use all the features for such a high price is what was postponing my purchase. Then I discovered the 955 and thought oh this is just as good for slightly cheaper than the base fenix 7 but has multiband over the base 7.... then this bad boy 255 is feature packed with everything I want and for a LOT less, no touch screen and not titanium or steel or aluminium or any metal framing (which does have me slightly on the fence) but is more or less plastic. I'm very tempted, I don't need the music version as I mostly play it through my phone and change tracks on my watch. Coming from a galaxy watch 4 classic and tempted to get this more so for accuracy of workouts etc...I don't use the touch screen of my GW4c all that much, just the buttons and bezel and when I need to select something I have to use the touch screen but I'm not sure it's a necessity... Also it's not amoled but but I'm intrigued to see what the fuss is all about with the MIP screen

[@DesFit]

This would be a big upgrade in terms of sports and fitness features from the Watch4, for sure. 👍

[@Cyborgon]

@@DesFit I bought the 255 last night, read loads of Reddit posts of people having lots of issues with the 955 and everyone recommending the 255, your review definitely sold me on it, thank you.

[@erva1976]

Great informative video. How does this compare to Polar V series for a amateur runner looking for good training programmes and basic metrics? Is it worth considering a switch?

[@Consectatrix]

Great review! How is the watch for indoor pool swimming?

[@killianwrn4257]

same

[@paulmartinez15]

Wondering if the screen is better than previous versions in terms of durability. I cracked my 245 screen without even noticing what it might have hit. Nothing violent is what I'm saying.

[@simonb5055]

Great review. What is the lug-to-lug measurement of 255 please? I want to see if is too wide for my wrist. Thanks.

[@mrfish4572]

Good review. The health and fitness capabilities look good, but from this review the screen which looks really low resolution (255x255) compared to equivalently priced watches (e.g. Samsung & Apple). So it looks dated to me. Lack of touch screen and blood pressure are a killer for the price.

[@DesFit]

This watch is more about the sports and fitness functionality especially regarding the training and performance feedback that it can provide, which aren't present in Samsung or Apple watches but are better smartwatches than sportswatches. In regards to the display differences, these types of displays are transflective displays or MIP displays which are optimized for extremely good readability in direct sunlight (they actually get brighter with more sun exposure) but maybe more importantly, they get extremely good battery life unlike the AMOLED displays on Samsung and Apple Watches. The displays are gorgeous on those devices but also take significantly more power. Touchscreens are also great on those devices but aren't ideal to use in sports scenarios (think sweaty hands or with gloves on).

[@mrfish4572]

@@DesFit Thats all fair enough. Im looking for something which has the fitness functions and a beautiful screen. This watch really appealed to me but I understand the laser focus on the runners. Would be good to have an option for people that are more casual sports fans but also want a beautiful and functional watch. Maybe thats the 955?

[@DesFit]

I’d check out the Garmin Venu 2, 2S, or 2 Plus. Not as many running specific features as the FR255/955 but it has an AMOLED display similar to an Apple Watch or Samsung with better fitness features than those two. The FR955 has the same type of display as the FR255.

[@concert.lover.13]

I really enjoyed this video! Any idea how the heart rate sensor is for swimming?

[@pabloorellana3964]

Should I buy this garmin or the new Apple Watch 8?? 🤔 please clear my mind with some helpful replies :)

[@guarinday69]

Thanks for the content, what about swimming, open waters and pool? thanks

[@Peter.Fields.]

I do have a questions for you because you tested a lot of smart watched and stuffs, what do you think about how accurate or well the calories burns is ? The Apple Watch over calcule A LOT in terms of calories area … so witch smart watches seems to be accurate to your opinion ?

[@RKIchubs]

great video..planning to buy this watch. is it possible to add a cycling race event in the watch? thanks

[@fitgearhunter]

Awesome job. Just nailed and perfectly described the full list. 2 question - 1, great point on 745 futility now, and range of prices ($400 here and $500 955) seems to cut it out of any 755 releases. Thoughts? Maybe they’ll covert the 755 to the FR variant w AMOLED next year or something? At $550? 2, tell me you beat that tall lanky runner (DC) in the race yesterday!

[@bmd6343]

Hugely informative. Coming from a 245 would the normal choice be the regular size or the smaller S? I’m guessing the regular as it’s only slightly larger but no where near as big as the 955 right? Keep up the great work!

[@nafnaf0]

I would get the smaller S, for running smaller and lighter is always better IMO

[@andszym10]

Wow such a great bucket for money! Stupid ask: does it have “flashlight” built in screen like in Fenix7? 😸

[@joslyndresen]

Altimeter and Garmin Pay? Much wanted, will upgrade my FR245.

[@sarthakshah2579]

Between this and the Instinct 2x solar, what would you recommend for a light user, no heavy activities. But i need the health data accuracy thus these over other name brands like samsung etc

[@kieranocallaghan1164]

Hi Des, Great Review. Can you tell me if the Forerunner 255 will also suggest daily cycling workouts based on training load and training effect and not just daily running workouts based on training load and training effect?

[@maxcrane6064]

Great review, thanks so much! I am considering buying this watch but wanted to ask first what you thought of its capabilities and accuracy of GPS for open water swimming and what metrics it tracks in that mode - did you look at that at all? Keen to hear your thoughts. :) Thanks so much.

[@jpmrmartins]

Hello from Portugal Des. I want to buy the 255 but I want to know how is the altimeter, can you do a short video or send me some pictures of it? do you think it's reliable? Thanks love your reviews! Keep Up you are the best!

[@DesFit]

It’s reliable. You can check out the altimeter comparisons in the workout details screenshots. 👍 Just forgot to actually mention it. Thanks!

[@shelbysangster7410]

Struggling to determine if I want 255s no music or 255 music - the 255s is cute and girly but stuck on music and the size and color selection of the 255...

[@buksi771]

Can I see the elevation profile while using navigation in a running activity to see how much i still have to climb? I know it doesn't have climb pro but foe example, on instinct series i see the elevation profile to have an idea what is coming up. Thanks!

[@snowwalker9999]

I have heard it does not track your elevation as you go but you can check what your elevation is.

[@hairinisa9568]

Great! More new models this year. Upgrade version from my 245. Does it have climb tracker?

[@JJMilk]

As always, simple and straightforward, but very informative. Perfection. Picking your brain: being mostly a mtb rider with a few weekly spinning sessions + some functional training in the mix, I find myself divided between the Instinct 2, this new 255 and a wild card, the Suunto 9 Peak. Which would you recommend me? 😋😎😉👍🏼

[@DesFit]

For MTB I’d probably go for the Instinct 2 mainly due to durability. 👍 Thanks!

[@JJMilk]

@@DesFit thanks!! 👌🏼

[@DesFit]

Sure thing!

[@JJMilk]

@@DesFit So… followed your advice, and got me a blue Instinct 2 solar edition. Loving it!! 🤩 🙏🏼

[@Alban.Bytyqi]

Thank you

[@giovannigheller5890]

Nice video!! Is the 255s or the 745 better for a girl? Which is better for features?

[@DesFit]

The 255 has more features.

[@elmarflat728]

I would like to ask the owners: do you also have the backlight turning itself on in certain cases (e.g. payment, blood oxygen measurement, outdoor activities: cycling, running, walking) even though everything (keys, alerts, gestures) is set to off in the settings?

[@vitovik2123]

Daily suggestions are only for running? What about for cycling? thanks

[@duanbarros]

Thanks for the detailed video. How do you get the display contrast look so crisp? Or is it the color correction of video footage? In reality, the black levels and saturation of display looks very washed. Is there an option to tweak that? I can only find settings for brightness. Cheers!

[@JettyBlack]

Great Video as always. Super interesting. I was just about to buy a second hand Fenix 6 Sapphire for a similar price to the Forerunner 255. What do you think?

[@DesFit]

Hmmm, do you need the durability?

[@JettyBlack]

@@DesFit not massively, I mainly do Road/beach running so nothing too extreme. Saying that my first garmin was a Vivoactive and I managed to smash the screen after a bike ride. And now my last Venu just died on me. So perhaps durability is welcome!

[@ajitbabu241]

Hello,.Des, Thanks a ton again for your video ! I saw this again after getting my FR 255 ! A great watch !! Does FR 255 have something called 'pace pro' that was mentioned in FR 245 ?

[@minitombo]

If you were choosing between the fr255 music at $593 and the older fr945 (non lte) at $494. What would you do? Be interesting to see a video comparing these 2 watches

[@DesFit]

If you need maps the 945 may be a good option but the sensors in regards to GPS and HR are more current on the 255

[@someguyfromarcticfreezer6854]

Can it have normal mp3 tracks like normal mp3's? I like running into nature without signal and people.

[@Hummerke001]

Is it possible to connect bluetooth headphones and heart rate chest strap at same time?

[@ericgonser1544]

Now I'm torn between the 255 and the 955. For $100 more you get the touch screen, maps, DX Gorilla glass instead of Gorilla glass 3 and a tiny bit bigger battery. I Just don't like how it's thicker.

[@DesFit]

Wearing both for over a month, I couldn’t really tell a difference in thickness.

[@ericgonser1544]

@@DesFit that's good to know. Thanks for the reply. Love the videos thank you.

[@DesFit]

Sure thing 👍

[@fendermon]

Way more memory (32gb vs 4gb) in 955 also.

[@ericgonser1544]

@@fendermon good point. If you already planned on getting the music 255 might as well spend an extra 100 for all of that. Plus they will put new features on it in the future. The 945 is going to get a lot of these mew features but the 245 won't get as many. Like you said 4gb vs 32 is a big difference.

[@pienasu]

I have a 645 and it is getting a little long in the tooth. I was waiting for a new 655, but if I see the specs of this one I don't know if there wil be a 655. It has more then my 645. What to do? Wait or get the 255? Man life is hard 😁😄

[@DesFit]

I highly doubt we’ll see a successor to the 645. One of my faves but just don’t see it happening.

[@JohnSmith-oj4jp]

I've never owned a fitness watch so would be grateful for your insight: I'm leaning towards the 255s due to smaller form factor; it appeals to me that I will just forget I have it on, (particularly useful during sleep) and I would use all its features on the connect app of my phone. Is this realistic, or does one have to interact with the watch face itself? I'm not a runner, more into gym/bodybuilding, and want to use the watch for stress tracking, and overall fitness tracking over time. Thank you!

[@arnvidbardal2608]

Im in the same boat!

[@rheinmainalex]

You have to interact with the watch it tself to start an activity. In case of weight training and starting different sets, this would also happen on the watch itself. I don't know about any sports watch that allows you to do this on the companion app. That is used for data analysis afterwards and makes configuration easier, but managing all the actual activity stuff itself always a job for the watch.

[@JohnSmith-oj4jp]

@@rheinmainalex which watch do you own?:) do you think the 1.1 screen is too small for the interactions you have described above?

[@rheinmainalex]

@@JohnSmith-oj4jp I currently own a Fenix 5S Plus which has a 1,2 inch display and will shortly change to the "big" variant of the Forerunner 255. I look at the display often during training to check out my current heart rate, my pace or cadence while running, my cool-down timer while doing strength training. So a bigger display is easier on the eyes and better for readability in my mind. Depends on personal preference I guess. Decide on the factor whether you prefer smaller or bigger "normal" watches in general. if you don't want to interact with a fitness watch or look at your body stats while training, maybe it's not something you need, because that's its main purpose.

[@dyancipta]

Hello there.. great review! How this 255 music compare with Venu 2 on daily basis and casual workout like running, cycling and gym?

[@chinye107]

Thanks for the review! When is the release date?

[@DesFit]

It was released June 1st 👍

[@chinye107]

@@DesFit Thanks for the info! Guess it not available in Singapore yet.

[@lozwhiteleyspark9301]

Great Video on the 255. Can I ask can you create an activity on the 255s which is not loaded I play badminton and I am thinking of purchasing this watch but want to make sure you can add badminton to this watch. I know you can copy and activity and edit it on the 245.

[@DesFit]

Yup, same deal on the 255 where you can copy an activity profile and rename it 👍

[@MaxWilliams-so6mj]

Thank you for this information, I’m stuck between choosing the garmin fr255 and coros pace 3 for my first watch. Which would you recommend?

[@vladkiselev1]

Right now fenix 6 pro goes the same price as 255. I can't choose, could you share your opinion on that, please? Now I have instinct, but I want these running recommendations.

[@jcioffari]

Does it display the total elevation gain thus far while you are still doing your activity? Or does it only show the final total after activity is completed?

[@GATonTrax]

Only 1 question, do you get picture previews on text messages? The 245 refers you to the phone. Thats a feature worth the upgrade to me. That and garmin pay.

[@Primetime_dads]

I may of already asked this question but on this watch, does the HRV and 7 day load. Will that all give me information if I only swim, or does it have to be biking or cycling. Kinda like how the vo2max works. It can only give info from running and cycling.

[@Natan9000]

Stroopwafel race? Coming to Holland? 😎

[@DesFit]

In the Netherlands now! 👍